It's a side issue. The security of Chinese nationals has been an ongoing issue.

The leaders know if they are too divided, that might lead to a crisis. They want to be able to contain their divisions at a certain level where they are acceptable.

On all the major issues, the Europeans stand out because of their absence.

For China, Europe is above all a source of capital and technology.

This is evidence of China's increasing influence on the world stage.

I think you're going to see a heavy concentration in the months ahead on national security items and making sure that terrorism doesn't revisit American shores.